Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What you may have known before as "dual enrollment", "PSEO", "post-secondary enrollment",
or "concurrent enrollment" is all part of the College Credit Plus (CC+) legislation
that we call Dual Credit. College Credit Plus is Ohio's dual enrollment program for
Ohio residents. Its goal is to "help students earn college and high school credits
at the same time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities.
The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide
a wide variety of options to college-ready students. College Credit Plus is free for
families. That means no cost for tuition, books or fees in most cases. If you choose
to attend a private college or university, you may have limited costs." Please note
there is limited state funding available for students from nonpublic high schools
and home-school students so students and/or families may have costs if not awarded
funds from the state. The college is engaged in the initiative because it is state
law. It was written into law and appears in Revised Code Chapter 3365 as of its effective
date of September 15, 2014.

The College calls its program "Dual Credit" in order to conform to the same program
name established by the Higher Learning Commission. "Dual credit" means "credit for
two things" – high school and college course work.

The College will communicate with you throughout the admissions process to let you
know your next steps. This will be done through email, using your new Columbus State
email address that you will have after your acceptance into Columbus State. It is
very important that you check the email address you provided to Columbus State on
a regular basis.

Application, testing, and registration deadlines for CC+ students are posted on the
dual credit website. Allow 2-3 business days for processing of the college application before submitting
ACT or SAT scores or completing the college placement tests.

Applicants who have taken the ACT or SAT should submit their scores to the college.
If scores in Reading and English are college-ready, then applicants will be allowed
to register for classes for which they are eligible. Applicants must complete the
college placement test in the discipline in which they did not place at a college
level. If applicants do not have college-ready ACT or SAT mathematics placement scores,
they are encouraged to complete the college mathematics placement test if they intend
to take a college math class or any college class that has a math pre-requisite. Students
without an ACT or SAT score or credit are required to complete the Reading and English
college placement tests.

All students with a disability should contact Disability Services to arrange for appropriate
accommodations before testing. New CCP students who have already taken one or more
placement tests, but who have subsequently submitted their documentation and upon
evaluation by Columbus State Disability Services have been approved for placement
test accommodations, are permitted to re-test on one or more of the placement tests
with approved accommodations at no cost to the student or parent. One re-test permitted
per year. Re-testing is not permitted after a student has enrolled in a course in
the respective discipline (ie. students who are participating in an English class
cannot re-test using the English placement test). Also, there is no re-test opportunity
available for the Science test.

Non-native English speakers should take the English as a Second Language (ESL) placement
test. Generally, this applies to students who have only attended U.S. schools starting
in 6th grade or after 6thgrade. Younger students, in grades 7-9, take the ESL placement
test if they have only attended U.S. schools starting in 3rd grade or after 3rd grade.
The ESL classes are not eligible for funding in the College Credit Plus program. College
Credit Plus students are not encouraged to enroll in classes or attempt the mathematics
placement test until they demonstrate college-level English language proficiency.

Yes. All new College Credit Plus students will participate in an orientation session
prior to the start of their first semester. College Credit Plus students taking courses
on campus are encouraged to attend an in-person orientation session. Students taking
courses online or in their high schools may attend in-person orientation or may choose
to complete the online orientation.

College Credit Plus students who wish to have their first college student ID card
must present an official state-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or state
ID), be registered for CSCC classes, and identify themselves as a College Credit Plus
student. ID Cards are available at Student Central, lower level of Madison Hall on
Columbus Campus, or at Business Services Office, first floor of Moeller Hall on Delaware
Campus. This card will help the college better serve you and allow access to buildings,
recreational facilities, library services, and other college services. Replacement
cards can be purchased for $4 at the Cashier's Office, and by bringing the paid receipt
and secondary ID to Student Central, Madison Hall lower level. Cougar ID Card Service Hours

Please contact Columbus State's Center for Advising, Support, and Exploration (C.A.S.E.)
at 614-287-2668 to set up an appointment. Ask for a College Credit Plus advisor. During
Orientation, students will also have contact with an academic advisor.

All registered College Credit Plus/Dual Credit students are assigned a college advisor
based on their school district. This information is posted on the Dual Credit website:
Columbus State Advising. Students are also able to receive advising services at the Delaware campus or any
Regional Learning Center. A map can be found at this link: http://www.cscc.edu/about/campus/

No. There are some classes that students cannot take in this program including developmental
or remedial classes. Only classes with college-level credit are available through
College Credit Plus funding. Students must meet all pre-requisites to register for
a class. Some classes or programs may be inaccessible due to other considerations
such as age requirements, high school graduations requirements, and other course or
program requirements.

Students must pay for classes that exceed their credit hour limit. All College Credit
Plus students, including home-school and non-public students, will receive funding
limited to the number of eligible hours deemed appropriate by the state formula. That
formula is located under Question number 13 below. You can also consult with your
high school guidance counselor for more details on how many College Credit Plus courses
you can take on an annual basis and overall before you graduate from high school.

Yes. College Credit Plus students may participate as self-pay students during the
academic year. Please note that the following formula only applies to College Credit
Plus semester hours for which a student elects to have their tuition reimbursed by
the state.

Formula for Calculating # of Eligible Semester Hours per year:

1. Determine # of Carnegie Units student is taking during school year.2. Multiply that number by 33. Subtract the answer from step 2 from 30 hours

Also, note that a student can take the equivalent of four academic years or 120 credit
hours total through College Credit Plus including students eligible to start participating
in the program in the 7th or 8th grade. However, if a student enrolls in College Credit
Plus for the first time in 10th grade, the student can only take the equivalent of
three academic school years, in 11th grade the equivalent of two academic school years,
and in 12th grade the equivalent of one academic school year.

Students will be given course recommendations when they attend Orientation. Course
recommendations will be based upon the information provided by the student regarding
high school requirements. Students are highly encouraged to review their course selections
with their guidance counselor or secondary school representative to make sure they
are making appropriate progress toward high school graduation.

Yes. Columbus State course grades will show on your high school transcript and will
be computed into your Grade Point Average (GPA). College Credit Plus courses will
be weighted in the same manner as Advanced Placement (AP) classes in your district,
if your district weights AP courses. By taking courses at Columbus State, you are
establishing a college transcript that will be part of your academic record throughout
your educational career.

Students in Middle School or High School who are on an IEP are not eligible for any
college-course accommodations until they complete the Columbus State Disability Services
intake process. College accommodations are not always the same as those provided in
high school. Schedule this appointment early to understand the accommodations you
will be permitted.

Under the provisions of Section 3345.32 of the Ohio Revised Code, a male student born
after December 31, 1959, who is at least 18 years of age and who is classified as
an Ohio resident by the state-assisted college or university he is attending, is required
to be registered with the Selective Service System. The male student is required to
provide his Selective Service number to Columbus State's Records and Registration
Department within 30 days of his 18th birthday. If he does not submit his Selective Service number, the student will not be considered
a College Credit Plus participant for that current semester or term and will be responsible
for any tuition, textbooks, or fees associated with the classes for which he is enrolled. Additionally, the student will be billed a surcharge equivalent to the nonresident
tuition rates. This surcharge will be billed until the Selective Service number is
provided. If you are an 18-year-old male and have never applied for a Selective Service
number, registration may be processed online at www.sss.gov or through a local post
office. To retrieve your already obtained Selective Service number, you may look it
up at www.sss.gov or contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888. You can
report your Selective Service number to Columbus State through our Telephone Information
Center at 614-287-5353.

Most students do not pay for books for their College Credit Plus classes. The district
is responsible for the costs of books. More information is available on the Bookstore
website (see "CC+ Book FAQ"). Non-partner districts, home-schooled students, and non-partner
private school students are responsible for the purchase of the books.

Students who drive and park at either the Columbus or Delaware campuses, or one of
our Regional Learning Centers, must purchase a parking permit each semester. The fee
is $35.00 each semester and permits can be purchased online. Click here for more information
on parking http://www.cscc.edu/campus-life/parking/student-parking.shtml.

Columbus State will provide a book voucher for each student enrolled at a partner
district or school, and students will be responsible to obtain the books in-person
or by an email request. For additional information, including the list of partner
schools, visit www.cscc.edu/bookstore and see the College Credit Plus book information located on the right side. If you
do not attend a partner district or school, the school will be responsible for providing
the books for your College Credit Plus classes if you attend a public high school
or if you are a nonpublic high school student approved for College Credit Plus through
the State. Nonpublic high school students not approved through the State for funding
(or for the portion of class not funded) as well as all home-school students will
be responsible for textbooks. Talk to your high school in order to find out about
obtaining your books. Book requirements can be found in the right hand column at www.cscc.edu/bookstore on the semester Book List.

The books must be returned at the end of each term or you will likely be billed by
your school district for the books. In the event a book is lost or damaged, the student
will be responsible for the cost of the book. For additional information regarding
where to return books, visit www.cscc.edu/bookstore and see the College Credit Plus student letter.

General use supplies (notebooks, pens, calculators, and other items) are not provided
by Columbus State. You can check with your school, but it is generally the responsibility
of the student to provide supplies.

All students are required to purchase the books for Developmental Education and pre-college
level classes.The following courses are development education or pre-college level classes and are
not funded through College Credit Plus:

The Registration Consent Form signed by you, your parent/guardian, and your guidance
counselor includes the maximum number of credit hours for which you are funded this
year. If you want to take additional classes this year beyond your approved maximum
credit hours, you will be responsible for the cost of those books as well as tuition.

If a student has a documented disability, and wishes to utilize accommodations in
the College Credit Plus classroom, it is the student's responsibility to submit documentation
and register with Disability Services. A student must register with Disability Services
in order to receive accommodations. Disability Services can be reached at (614) 287-2570.

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